Tag: Constitutional process
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Live updates: One year of Trump’s second term — could he be impeached?
Live updates: Trump’s second term in focus As the United States marks one year into Donald Trump’s second term, observers are watching a political landscape that remains deeply polarized. North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher frames the discussion with a simple question that keeps surfacing: could Trump be impeached? With Republicans controlling the House, the immediate…
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Who Leads Venezuela Now? Separating Fact from Rumor in a Turbulent Power Scene
Overview: What the headlines claim and what is verifiable In recent social media chatter and some outlets, claims have circulated about a new interim leader in Venezuela, with suggestions that a figure named Rodríguez has been appointed by a foreign ally or a domestic court. This article aims to separate rumor from verified fact and…
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Who Leads Venezuela Now? Analyzing the Rodríguez Controversy and Interim Claims
Overview: A contested leadership landscape in Venezuela The question of who leads Venezuela has become a flashpoint in a fraught political moment. Claims about an interim leader named Rodríguez—supported by some factions and backed by a court ruling—have raised questions about legitimacy, power, and the role of Venezuela’s institutions. This article examines the background, the…
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Alberta Separation Referendum Question Approved by Elections Alberta
Background: Elections Alberta Approves the Question The province’s election agency, Elections Alberta, announced on Monday that it has approved a proposed referendum question about Alberta’s potential separation from Canada. The development marks a formal step in the process that could lead to a province-wide vote on one of the most consequential questions in modern Alberta…
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Zambezi Governor Refuses UDP Petition for Dialogue with Government
Overview: A High-Stakes Rejection The Zambezi region’s political climate was stirred recently when Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi refused to accept a petition from United Democratic Party (UDP) members seeking a formal dialogue with the government. Led by Mishake Muyongo, the UDP has long positioned itself as a vocal advocate for constitutional dialogue, regional stability, and, for…
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Zambezi Governor Rejects UDP Secession Petition, Seeks Dialogue
Overview: A political standoff in Zambezi The governor of Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula-Simushi, has publicly refused a petition from United Democratic Party (UDP) members who demand a formal dialogue with the central government. Led by Mishake Muyongo, UDP lawmakers and supporters argue that dialogue is the necessary first step toward national unity and regional grievances that…
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Parliament Nixes Afenyo-Markin Motion to Block Chief Justice Nominee Vetting
Background: A Contested Nomination in Parliament The minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, attempted to derail the vetting process for President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Afenyo-Markin argued that a pending court case and questions about the nominee’s credibility warranted a pause in the Appointment Committee’s scrutiny. However, the motion…